Assignment: hero essay

choose a character from one of the fictional texts you have read in the course (also listed below) to demonstrate characteristics that make the perfect hero. if choosing an elegiac poem such as "the seafarer" consider how the theme of heroism could be represented in the poem. describe the character traits of the specific character of the text, providing specific examples that show this character as a perfect hero. ensure that you provide citations from the text or any source used for your analysis. be sure to use a formal and academic tone; avoid use of personal pronouns such as i, me, we, and my.

writing no's /using personal pronouns

some fictional texts read in the course

the seafarer on pp 18-25

the wanderer on pp 27-29

the wife's lament on pp 30-31

beowulf on pp. 40-64

sir gawain and the green knight on pp 171-204

macbeth on pp 322-339; rest of macbeth on pp 343-415

essay requirements

your essay should contain at least three (3) paragraphs with introduction, body, and conclusion. each paragraph should contain at least five (5) full sentences. pay attention to grammar, style, and organization / flow of ideas for your discussion.